Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribedca. 12th century B.C.

Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon is a stone-cylinder seals-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 12th century B.C. using jasper, marble measuring 1.83 in. (4.65 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumJasper, marble
Dimensions1.83 in. (4.65 cm)
ClassificationStone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Dateca. 12th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Middle Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 1200 BC – 1100 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon created?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon dates to ca. 12th century B.C..

What material is Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon made from?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon is crafted from jasper, marble.

Is Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon in the public domain?

Cylinder seal and modern impression: god with flowing vase; griffin demon is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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